This non-degree program offers up to five fully-funded scholarships for Vietnamese citizens currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Science and Technology at an institution in Vietnam to advance their research for 6 to 10 months at a U.S. institution for academic year 2025-2026.
The expansion of the Fulbright program affirms U.S. partnership to achieve Vietnam’s goal to become a regional and global hub for high-tech industries, particularly the semiconductor industry.
Established in 1946 and funded by the U.S. Congress, the Fulbright Program aims to advance mutual understanding through academic and cultural exchange.
The Fulbright Vietnamese Visiting Student Researcher Program is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program.
The scholarship covers fees related to tuition, round-trip airfare to the United States, a monthly stipend, and health insurance.
Competition is open to applicants who meet the following minimum criteria: hold Vietnamese citizenship (dual citizenship not permitted) and reside in Vietnam throughout the application and ion process; have at least one Master degree; currently enroll in a Ph.D. program in Science and Technology at a Vietnamese institution and should not complete their Ph.D. studies before arriving in the U.S. or while in the U.S.; and have a valid minimum TOEFL iBT score of 70 or IELTS 6.0 or Duolingo 105 or TOEFL Essentials 7.5. For additional explanation of criteria and the program’s requirements, please visit the U.S. Mission website.
Interested applicants should apply online. A complete application package includes an application form, three letters of reference, diplomas and tran s (including notarized English translations), TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/TOEFL Essentials score reports, essays, a curriculum vitae, and a proof/statement of current enrollment in a Ph.D. degree issued by an institution in Vietnam. The deadline for application submission is 5:00 p.m. on July 15, 2024 (Vietnam time).
Details can be found on the U.S. Mission website.
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